CarVerify

Free Car Check

X722 JMJ

2000 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,790 mi
Last recorded167,790 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX722 JMJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 167,790 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 167,789 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 163,373 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 145,242 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 145,242 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 130,138 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 115,659 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 100,407 miles

nearside rear lower arm outer buus/pin worn-advise replacement soon

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in offside rear roll bar link ball joint/not bad

Pass 24 Jan 2006 81,630 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 81,630 miles

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
Full BMW 540 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X722 JMJ is a 2000 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 104,973 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X722 JMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X722 JMJ?

You can check the full history of X722 JMJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X722 JMJ registered?

X722 JMJ is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X722 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X722 JMJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X722 JMJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X722 JMJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.